Chapter Xxiv. Superintendent At West Point--General Sherman's

Ulterior Reasons for the Appointment--Origin of the "Department of West Point"--Case of the Colored Cadet Whittaker--A Proposed Removal for Political Effect--General Terry's Friendly Attitude--A Muddle of New Commands--Waiting Orders, and a Visit to Europe--Again in Command in the West--The Establishment of Fort Sheridan at Chicago.